This is the first time during the recruiting process that Gray has publicly stated that any school other than South Carolina is his leader.

Gray, the nation's No. 3 overall cornerback prospect, committed to the in-state Gamecocks in March, but de-committed in July, stating that he was open between South Carolina and Notre Dame. He took an unofficial visit to South Bend just prior to making his decision to de-commit public. Even after he went public with his de-commitment, Gray went on the record multiple times saying that the hometown Gamecocks were in the lead.

Gray is scheduled to make an official visit to Notre Dame the weekend of Sept. 15, when the Fighting Irish play host to Michigan. He will visit South Carolina officially the weekend of Sept. 29. The Gamecocks have a Thursday night contest with Auburn that week. He also is expected to visit South Carolina unofficially for the Gamecocks home contest with Georgia the weekend of Sept. 9.